http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:37:42 -0700 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:43:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Organic-food-no-more-nutritious-than-conventionally-produced-food?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner In a study reported in the September 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clincal Nutrition, a London research team has found that foods produced organically are no more nutritious than food produced by conventional means. The research team lead by ... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:43:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Organic-food-no-more-nutritious-than-conventionally-produced-food?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Lipoproteina-associated-with-risk-of-heart-attack?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner Researchers in Denmark have recently completed a study which shows that increased levels of liprotein(a), a genetically produced cholesterol also known as Lp(a), are associated with a higher risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). The study was... heart attack cholesterol lipoprotein(a) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:17:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Lipoproteina-associated-with-risk-of-heart-attack?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d23-IBM-selected-by-Taiwan-university-to-develop-inhome-health-monitoring-system?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner Ling Tung University of Taiwan has recently selected IBM to help them develop a health-care examination system that can be used at home (or anywhere) by elderly Taiwanese patients.  The system is being developed in response to a progra... aging health care monitoring research Sat, 23 May 2009 09:29:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d23-IBM-selected-by-Taiwan-university-to-develop-inhome-health-monitoring-system?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Mary-Jane-more-potent?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner U. 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Government researchers have found that the average potency of marijuana has now exceeded 10%, and they predict it will continue to rise in the future.  Potency is based on the amount of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is&nbsp... risk marijuana potency THC Thu, 14 May 2009 12:04:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Mary-Jane-more-potent?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Simple-urine-test-may-predict-likelihood-of-lung-cancer?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner A new urine test appears to help determine which smokers are likely to develop lung cancer and which aren't.  Although we know that lung cancer and other health risks are related to smoking, it's never before been clear why some smokersdevelop t... cancer smoking urine teset carcinogen risk Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Simple-urine-test-may-predict-likelihood-of-lung-cancer?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Should-you-drink?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner The ingestion of alcohol is a tricky issue in today's health arena.  On one hand, it's been proven over and over that moderate amounts of alcohol on a daily basis can actually  protect us from heart disease, and now a recent study at&n... drinking alcohol alcoholism alcoholics Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:36:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Should-you-drink?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Drinking-with-friends-may-be-good-for-you?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner For some time now, we've known that moderate amounts of alcohol, one to two drinks per day, can actually protect us from heart disease.  The primary reason is that the consumption of alcohol increases the high density lipoprotein cholesterol in ... social support alcohol consumption drinking Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:25:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Drinking-with-friends-may-be-good-for-you?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d2-The-higher-the-level-of-mouth-bacteria-the-greater-the-chance-of-heart-attack?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner For some time now, researchers have thought there was a connection between dental hygiene and the incidence of heart disease, but the results of a study at the University of Buffalo (UB) have confirmed it now.Dr. Oelisoa M. Andriankaja, a postdoctora... bacteria mouth heart attack heart disease Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:32:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m4d2-The-higher-the-level-of-mouth-bacteria-the-greater-the-chance-of-heart-attack?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Venus-closure-a-less-invasive-treatment-of-varicose-veins?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner Between 25-40 million Americans, mostly women, suffer from varicose veins. Venus closure is becoming a popular procedure here in South Carolina for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs that are associated with venux reflux disease. Perhaps it'... Varicose veins venus reflux disease spider veins Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:58:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d30-Venus-closure-a-less-invasive-treatment-of-varicose-veins?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Prostate-test-not-as-effective-as-once-thought?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner    Photo is the property of Alexie Enterprises, Inc. Once thought to be the best diagnostic tool for early detection of prostate cancer, PSA tests have been used routinely by most physicians since they were approved by the FDA in 1987. Now... prostate cancer PSA test men diagnosis Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:27:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6347-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Prostate-test-not-as-effective-as-once-thought?cid=exrss-Columbia-Health-Care-Examiner